Robert G. Babcock - Experienced New York Lawyer

Renowned as a legal expert in the field of criminal defense and investigations into wrongful conduct across the state and federal courts of New York, Robert G. Babcock (Bob) is dedicated to representing individuals and businesses entangled in government investigations or accused of criminal wrongdoing. Bob is adept at formulating tailored defense strategies for clients confronting a spectrum of criminal charges, spanning from minor offenses in local jurisdictions to intricate cases involving white-collar crime, organized crime, drug trafficking, firearms violations, and violent crimes pending in both county and federal district courts in New York. With a wealth of experience in criminal trials, Bob spearheads the Capital Region Criminal Defense Practice Group at Tully Rinckey, leveraging his extensive background that includes serving as an assistant district attorney at the Queens District Attorney’s Office in New York and a special assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. Subsequently, he established his private criminal defense practice in Manhattan and Hartford, Connecticut. Bob has been at the forefront of various high-profile cases in state and federal courts. Noteworthy among his achievements is his role in the investigation of the Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs shooting incident at Club New York, resulting in Combs’ exoneration from all charges. His involvement in the Linda Henning kidnapping and murder case, chronicled in the book “September Sacrifice” by Mark Horner, saw Bob employing a Manchurian Candidate defense strategy and securing a plea deal of 27 months in prison by revealing the victim's whereabouts. In another compelling case, Bob defended a 23-year-old babysitter accused of capital murder following a tragic incident where an infant in her care sustained fatal injuries from hitting his head on a metal doorframe during a game with a sleeping bag. Through a meticulous presentation of forensic and testimonial evidence, Bob successfully demonstrated the accidental nature of the fatal blow, ultimately leading to a manslaughter plea.